Nintendo might be struggling, but it’s handheld console is actually doing quite well, and there are some really good games coming soon. There’s a reason it’s the best-selling console each and every month, and a big part of that is the fantastic library of games already available for it. But there’s more coming, and some of the games look absolutely fantastic.

Whether you already own the 3DS or are thinking about getting one soon, the games that follow will give you a great reason to get excited for the console and it’s future.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Kirby, who is often Nintendo’s forgotten mascot6 Best Kirby Video Games Ever Made6 Best Kirby Video Games Ever MadeKirby is a mainstay in Nintendo's staple of mascots, however, the little guy just doesn't get as much love as Mario, Zelda, and some of the Japanese company's other characters. Perhaps it is because Nintendo...Read More, is finally getting another new game on the 3DS. While Nintendo has often been known to take Kirby into some pretty weird games outside of the little puff’s platformers of yore, this one looks to be returning to his roots, bringing Kirby on a stylish and fun adventure like the originals.

Of course, this isn’t just a straight rehash of the old Kirby games, and it does see him getting some cool new abilities such as a horn that smashes enemies and a giant ball that he can use to run over enemies. The changes are small, but it’s been a while since Nintendo made a more traditional Kirby game, so when this one hits on May 2, it should feel pretty fresh and exciting.

Mario Golf is always a good one to go back to especially for a portable game. It features some simple, relaxing gameplay that is just fun. With this game, Nintendo promises to show off its new commitment to online play with a heavy dose of multiplayer, which could be quite fun for a golf game, especially one that doesn’t require a huge knowledge of the sport. This game drops on May 2, so we don’t have too long to wait to get to play it.

Nintendo knows that most gamers associate Super Smash Bros. with home consoles, and as such, it is actually offering some pretty cool exclusive content to the 3DS version in an effort to attract gamers to the platform. It will get exclusive levels, trophies, and plenty of other content that won’t be on the Wii U version. For 3DS owners, this is a game that must be purchased when it drops later this year.